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The Killing Joke’s Joker is immortalized
6 months ago
If you’re a Batman and Joker fan, one of the must-read stories is Alan Moore’s The Killing Joke. Kotobukiya has released these lovely images of the Clown Prince of Crime ARTFX statue, and he’s looking killer.
Imported from Japan, the Joker statue is based off of the 1988 graphic novel by Alan More >
Disney buys LucasFilm for 4 billion dollars; Episode VII slated for 2015 release
6 months ago
Well this came out of left field, WAY from left field. Disney has just acquired LucasFilm from owner George Lucas for 4 [insert Dr. Evil reference here] billion dollars. On top of this, it was also announced that Star Wars: Episode VII is slated for a 2015 release date. With George Lucas retiring, More >
Introducing the Nendoroid Petite: Linkin Park Set
6 months ago
Linkin Park is getting the honors of becoming the first band to ever get immortalized as Nendoroids, or in this case mini Nendoroids.
All six members are highly detailed to look like mini versions of themselves, ready to rock out. The set comes with six figures (Joe Hahn, Chester Bennington, Mike More >
Mickey and friends combine into a Giant Robot
7 months ago
Introducing Chōgōkin King Robo Mickey & Friends, a 9″ inch Super Robot created by combining six different Disney characters together. The figure is being released by Tamashii Nations, who have released some amazing high quality figures from series like Power Rangers, Saint Seiya, One Piece, Code More >
Legendary Collection 3: Yugi’s World Review – Looking back at what started it all
7 months ago
Konami has gone back and released some impressive stuff with the Legendary Collections in the past. The first is Legendary Collection that featured 6 Ultra Rare cards that started and finished the first Yu-Gi-Oh! Series. With the three god cards, Seto Kaiba’s Blue-Eyes White Dragon, Yugi’s Dark More >
Samus joins Link with the Metroid Other M: Samus Aran Figma
7 months ago
Last week we showed you the Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword Link Figma, a fully poseable Link figure made for Zelda fans. Well Link wasn’t the first Nintendo product released as a fully poseable figure. Max Factory actually released a Samus Figma in Japan back in Late June. The figure almost quickly More >
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Holiday collectible tins – Hanzo and Hieratic Sun Dragon Overlord of Heliopolis
7 months ago
by Chris Del Castillo
in Toys
The Holidays are around the corner, and that means Konami is planning on releasing another set of collectible tins for 2012. Announced during San Diego Comic-Con in July, both the Ninja Grandmaster Hanzo and Hieratic Sun Dragon Overlord of Heliopolis Tins became the talk of the internet forums. More >
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword figure coming for the holidays
7 months ago
This isn’t the first Legend of Zelda collectible that’s out on the market, but it is one of the first affordable figures to anyone who doesn’t have a few hundred dollars to spare. For the first time ever Max Factory has created a poseable Link from the Skyward Sword that is a must for fans of the More >
Nerd Reactor & Power Anime’s Iron Man Mark VII Heroes Edition Nendoroid giveaway
7 months ago
I’m sure many of you just saw our earlier post of the Iron Man MK VII Nendoroid that’s coming out next year. Since then our Facebook and Twitter pages have exploded about where people can get one, how much will it cost, and a few other questions.
Well we decided to step it up a notch. We are More >
Iron Man MK VII Nendoroid is so cute and awesome
7 months ago
If you haven’t heard of Nendoroids, well it’s never too late to learn. Good Smile Company, a company well known for a large list of anime and video games-related figures, has announced the release of the Iron Man MK VII Nendoroid. Standing at 90mm the mini Iron Man figure is fully detailed with More >
This is no ordinary Portal gun
7 months ago
You can’t say you are any type of geek unless you’ve seen or played at least one of the Portal games from Valve. This mind-bending and sometimes frustrating puzzle game (for me at least) is nothing more than addicting. But after you’ve solved the puzzles, you will find yourself wanting to play with More >
Oh gawd! Mass Effect’s Reaper gets a large-scale replica
7 months ago
Well, I’m officially sold on what Dark Horse Deluxe is doing with their collectible series. The first collectible announced is the large-scale replica of the Reaper, Sovereign, from the Mass Effect series. This bad boy will be displayed during New York Comic Con and is set to be released on June More >
Yu-Gi-Oh! Legendary Collection 3: Yugi’s World out now
7 months ago
Forget about everything else you’ve seen in Yu-Gi-Oh!, aside from the original series. The series that started it all featured some powerful monsters that are still used or searched for today. Instead of spending time looking for original packs, Konami decided it had a better idea, this time with More >
Arkham Asylum gets a LEGO set
7 months ago
Batman is getting his own LEGO set called the Arkham Asylum Breakout. He will need the help from his friends to battle against the many villains breaking free from Arkham Asylum.
I feel real sorry for the guard. He’ll definitely need Batman’s help to contain the likes of the Joker, Penguin, Poison More >
Gears of War gets its own Erector sets
7 months ago
Wow, I didn’t know Erector (yes, I know you giggled) is still around. They’re producing a new vehicle line for Gears of War featuring the C.O.G. Armadillo, C.O.G. Centaur and C.O.G. King Raven. By getting one of these models, you’ll get to build them like LEGOs, except they’re more detailed and More >
Optimus Prime is now Captimus Prime
7 months ago
by John 'Spartan' Nguyen
in Toys
Here’s Optimus Prime, the leader of the Autobots, with the ability to transform into a baseball cap. When having a break from fighting against the evil Decepticons, Optimus likes to drink, eat hot dogs, and watch baseball. Can it possibly can’t get any more out there? Not unless they make More >
Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters gathering event for fans and players
7 months ago
Earlier this summer a new cartoon and trading card game was released under the title Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters, the animated series currently runs of The Hub every Saturday. Kaijudo isn’t only an anime but also a trading card game brought to you by Wizards of the Coast featuring creatures More >
Peter Jackson is getting ballsy with the Goblin King in The Hobbit
7 months ago
The first unveiling of the Goblin King (No, it’s not Jareth David Bowie from Labyrinth) in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit is revealed to us in toy form, and boy does he look nutty. And apparently, the Hobbit version has a scrotum neck. Barry Humphries (Finding Nemo) will be playing the Goblin More >
Neurowear’s new prototype, the Shippo Tail
8 months ago
Giving a whole new meaning, to “getting some tail”.
Anime Expo brings with it many interesting new products. One of the most original ideas we’ve got our hands on this year was the Necomimi Electronic Cat Ears. For those unaware, they read “Brainwave patterns” and will move depending on your mood More >
Transformers 4 gets new robots so toy sales can increase, but no Optimus Prime?
8 months ago
Hasbro’s President and CEO Brian Goldner, unveiled the new (possibly temporary) logo for the upcoming Transformers 4 film by Michael Bay. Goldner also gave a bit of insight on potential plot details at the UBS Best of Americas 2012 Conference. At the conference, Goldner explained that even though More >
Pyramid Head figurine? Shut up and take my money!
8 months ago
Damn the Japanese for getting Mamegyorai’s Pyramid Head figurine complete with an implied sexual undertone. The figure will be available at Japanese hobby stores in November and will retail for ¥11,500 (that’s like $150 for the U.S.). His pose is greatly captured from the Silent Hill 2 cutscene More >
Kotobukiya’s version of Metal Gear REX
9 months ago
As some of you know this is not the first Metal Gear REX to be announced. ThreeA recently held a pre-order for their version of Metal Gear REX, and it was hugely successful. Believe me it was successful, since they got me to buy two of them. From the looks of Kojima’s Twitter pics, he is amazed at More >
NR interview with Travel Channel’s Toy Hunter host, Jordan Hembrough
9 months ago
The Travel Channel’s Toy Hunter recently premiered on Wednesday, August 15th. When there’s a show dedicated to vintage 70s and 80s toys, you bet your ass I’m going to watch it. We had a taste of geek collecting shows like Comic Book Men, and I’m glad there are more shows like this popping up. When More >
Huntress Kotobukiya Bishoujo statue coming December 2012
9 months ago
The Huntress is the next in line for Kotobukiya’s DC bishouojo statues that include Catwoman, Batgirl, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, and Power Girl. The Huntress is part of the Bat Family and is part of the same universe as Power Girl. In Earth 2, Helena Wayne, daughter of More >
Evolzar Dolkka Collectible Tin and the Heroic Champion – Excalibur Collectible Tin out August 14th
9 months ago
by Chris Del Castillo
in Toys
The Evolzar Dolkka Collectible Tin and the Heroic Champion – Excalibur Collectible Tin will be available on August 14, 2012. I mentioned it in my Konami’s Comic-Con coverage, along with the second set of tins that will be released later this year. The 2012 Collectible tins wave 1 has an impressive More >
